Monopoly Scottsdale edition: Which landmarks are on it and which should have been included

A Scottsdale edition of the iconic Monopoly board game has been unveiled and the Atlantic City locations have been replaced with Scottsdale landmarks, cultural sites and businesses. The Chance and Community Chest cards have been customized to reflect the "West's Most Western Town," as the city styles itself.

Top Trumps USA, the American division of Winning Moves International, released the game on Tuesday, Jan. 17, under license from Hasbro.

“We consider the Scottsdale edition of Monopoly to be one of our best city editions of the game yet,” Katie Hubbard of Top Trumps USA said in a statement. “Not only did we incorporate feedback from the public on what essential businesses and landmarks should be included, but we have created stunning ‘only-in-Scottsdale’ visuals to accompany the board.”

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What's featured on Monopoly: Scottsdale Edition?

Here's what players will see on the Scottsdale Monopoly game board:

The game board of Monopoly: Scottsdale Edition includes landmarks in and near Scottsdale.
The game board of Monopoly: Scottsdale Edition includes landmarks in and near Scottsdale.
  • Sites that showcase Scottsdale’s natural beauty and geography: McDowell Sonoran Preserve, Tom’s Thumb Trailhead.

  • Local nonprofits: Make-A-Wish Arizona, Scottsdale Charros.

  • Cultural destinations: Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, Scottsdale Stadium.

  • Historical landmarks: Bob Parks' bronze horse fountain.

  • Local businesses and attractions: OdySea Aquarium, The Phoenician resort.

Fun facts: OdySea, which is part of the sprawling Arizona Boardwalk entertainment district, is actually Scottsdale-adjacent. It's on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community across the Loop 101 from Scottsdale. And the Phoenician, which claims a Scottsdale address, is within Phoenix city limits.

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Where to get Monopoly: Scottsdale Edition

Monopoly: Scottsdale Edition is available at Barnes & Noble Scottsdale, Kactus Jock, Scottsdale Southwest, Southwestern Reflections, The Poisoned Pen, and online at retail partners, including Amazon and more.

Previous custom Monopoly games include Greenwich, Connecticut; San Antonio; Manhattan Beach and Palm Springs, California; Brooklyn, New York; Cambridge and Worcester, Massachusetts; and Texas Hill Country.

Here's what should be on Monopoly: Scottsdale Edition

These are the 10 famous Scottsdale landmarks that we think deserved a spot on the board.

Sugar Bowl

Sugar Bowl, a vintage ice cream parlor with charming details — heart-shaped chairs, pink booths and bubble-gum pink walls — sits in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale. It's one of the oldest restaurants in the Valley, dating to 1958. This restaurant will delight both Monopoly fans and ice cream aficionados.

Details: 4005 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 480-946-0051, https://sugarbowlscottsdale.com.

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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West

Taliesin West, Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home in Scottsdale.
Taliesin West, Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home in Scottsdale.

Those who love elegant architecture will be fans of adding Taliesin West to Scottsdale Monopoly. The structure — built in 1937 — was the influential architect’s winter home until his death in 1959. And, with the property overlooking the metro area, it might be one of the best places to see an Arizona sunset and city lights.

Details: 12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale. 480-860-2700, https://franklloydwright.org/taliesin-west.

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Scottsdale Stadium

Smack in the middle of historic Old Town, Scottsdale Stadium is the spring training home of the San Francisco Giants. Fans love the ballpark for its vintage charm, complete with turn-of-the-century-style lamps, framed antique baseball gloves and sidewalk bricks in the shape of home plate. Easy access to bars and restaurants is a plus too.

Details: Scottsdale Stadium, 7408 E. Osborn Road. 480-990-7972, https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/scottsdale-stadium.

Fairmont Scottsdale Princess

The pool view at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess resort.
The pool view at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess resort.

The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is a family favorite because it has multiple swimming pools, water slides and special events throughout the year, such as Christmas at the Princess, with an outdoor ice skating rink, holiday characters and millions of lights. Adults can unwind and be pampered at the spa, and four restaurants give diners lots of options.

Details: Fairmont Scottsdale Princess,7575 E. Princess Drive. 480-585-4848, https://www.scottsdaleprincess.com.

Scottsdale Fashion Square

Several new stores opened at Scottsdale Fashion Square in 2020, including Versace, Rolex, Warby Parker, Fabletics, Casper, Levi’s Store, Francine and Nobu.
Several new stores opened at Scottsdale Fashion Square in 2020, including Versace, Rolex, Warby Parker, Fabletics, Casper, Levi’s Store, Francine and Nobu.

Why wouldn't you put the largest mall in Arizona on the Scottsdale Monopoly board? With about 2 million square feet of retail space and more than 240 specialty stores and restaurants, Scottsdale Fashion Square is a shopper's dream. Coach, Gucci, Jimmy Choo and Rolex stores are among the highlights, while restaurants like Nobu and Ocean 44 satisfy fine diners.

Details: Scottsdale Fashion Square, 7014 E. Camelback Road. 480-941-2140,  https://www.fashionsquare.com.

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Robert Indiana’s LOVE Sculpture

The "LOVE" sculpture by Robert Indiana at Scottsdale Civic Center, THIS FOR Scottsdale Arts
The "LOVE" sculpture by Robert Indiana at Scottsdale Civic Center, THIS FOR Scottsdale Arts

The original Robert Indiana LOVE sculpture is in the Indiana Museum of Art, but Arizona has a replica at the Scottsdale Civic Center. The statue is iconic, to say the least, its image decorating everything from postage stamps to mugs to T-shirts since Indiana created it for a Christmas card in 1964.

Note: Due to renovations at the Scottsdale Civic Center, the sculpture is not currently on display. It will retake its original spot just north of the Scottsdale Civic Library when the work is done.

Details: Scottsdale Civic Center, 3806 N. Drinkwater Blvd.

Scottsdale Waterfront

Just across the street from Scottsdale Fashion Square is Scottsdale Waterfront, a 1.1 million-square-foot mixed-use space with restaurants, stores, office buildings and residential buildings along the Arizona Canal.

The Scottsdale Waterfront is home to the annual Canal Convergence event — the city's free outdoor water, art and light show.

Details: Scottsdale Waterfront, 7135 E. Camelback Road.  https://scottsdalewaterfront.shopkimco.com.

Wasted Grain

This 3,000-square-foot entertainment emporium is the ideal location for a night out or a midday brunch. It's also a concert venue with a stage and DJ booth where national and local artists pack fans into the upscale, outdoor concert area.

Details: 7295 E Stetson Drive, Scottsdale. 480-970-0500, https://wastedgrain.com.

Old Adobe Mission

Lightning rips through the night sky over the Old Adobe Mission in downtown Scottsdale in 2009.
Lightning rips through the night sky over the Old Adobe Mission in downtown Scottsdale in 2009.

This historical landmark is a must-have for the Scottsdale Monopoly board. Known as the first Catholic parish and oldest standing church in Scottsdale, the Old Adobe Mission is a staple in Old Town. The church was fashioned from 14,000 adobe bricks in the early 1910s, and it's still being cared for and restored today.

Details: Old Adobe Mission, 3817 N. Brown Ave., Scottsdale. 480-947-4331,  https://www.oldadobemission.org.

Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt

Imagine an 11-mile lawn that's perfect for all of your outdoor adventures: walking, biking, running or just laying on a blanket on a nice day. That's Indian Bend Wash.

A convergence of parks, lakes, gardens and golf courses, the Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt extends from Shea Boulevard in central Scottsdale for 11 miles south to Tempe Town Lake.

Arizona might be known for its desert landscapes but for these miles, visitors find themselves awash all things green — and for that, it's become a fan favorite.

Details: https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/parks/greenbelt.

Arizona Republic editor Jill Cassidy contributed to this article.

This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Monopoly: Scottsdale Edition: Here's what's on the new game board